We are keen to have a fully Qualified Head Dental Nurse to join and lead our friendly team in Stratford upon Avon!
We are fully private practice using a fully computerised dental system with SOE software and digital x-rays.
Job title: Head Dental Nurse
Salary: Depending on experience.
Hours: Full time: 40 hours per week
Location: Stratford upon Avon
Stratford Dental is a highly reputable, modern, dental practice.
Stratford Dental is a privately owned dental practice, located on Aintree Road , Stratford upon Avon Warwickshire with parking.

WORK EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• A friendly, courteous and welcoming disposition
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent telephone manner
• Experience of working within a surgery environment
• Undertakes CPD in line with GDC guidelines
• Experience in Radiography and Implants
• Experience in leading a nursing team and clinical floor
  We look forward to hearing from you!

Patient Care

• Greet and care for all patients within your care in a polite and courteous manner at all times
• Provide a comfortable, clean and uncluttered environment for patients
• Always be aware of patient confidentiality and data protection
• Inform reception of any reason for delays
• Ensure patients receive all necessary paperwork and that all forms are signed and dated correctly
• Be fully familiar with all emergency & evacuation procedures
• Promote a professional image of the company at all times
• The dental nurse must remain in surgery, ensuring that dentists are chaperoned at all times when treating a patient unless a clinical duty such as taking radiographs dictates
• Wear the correct clean uniform and maintain a professional appearance at all times while working with patients
• Maintain awareness of new developments and dental techniques

People

• Provide support to dentists and other team members
• Encourage effective teamwork
• Liaise closely with reception to ensure maximum efficiency within their surgery
• Work closely with the dentist in a professional and appropriate manner
• Carry out reception and administrative tasks where required

Clinical

• Assist the patient into surgery, settle them in the chair, and prepare them for treatment
• Provide the patient with personal protective equipment
• Produce instruments and materials as necessary during treatment
• Provide chairside assistance during all dental procedures
• Ensure all lab work is checked and available prior to patients arrival
• Develop and file all x-rays, whilst adhering to the relevant safety procedures
• Maintain a clean environment during surgery, cleaning, and sterilising instruments after each patient.
• Adhere to the Company policy on cross infection
• Dispose of all clinical waste in a manner compliant with current regulations
• Maintain and clean all equipment as per the manufacturer’s instructions
• Use the checklists provided outlining a schedule of daily and weekly tasks
• Switch equipment on in the morning and ensure it is switched off again at the end of each working session
• Ensure that adequate stocks of expendable drugs, materials and instruments are available
• Ensure that all equipment faults are reported promptly to the Practice Manager
• Immediately report any breach of cross infection controls or bad practice to the Practice Manager

Business Focus

• Be aware of the Company business strategy
• Provide optimum use of all surgery time
• Maintain equipment and adopt efficient use of materials
• Proactively sell consumables in the Practice
• When required, take payment from patients in line with Company policy

Environment

• Ensure waiting areas, corridors, stairs and immediate external areas are kept tidy and free of hazards in line with Health & Safety requirements
• Remove waste regularly
• Be vigilant and always report any problem or concerns to the Practice Manager immediately